ABOUT Alia Bastamam

A protégé of Jovian Mandagie’s, Alia Bastamam launched her eponymous label in 2011 after a stint learning and working under prominent designers Sofira and Jovian Mandagie. She now offers ready-to-wear designs, made-to-measure pieces, a bridal service, and bespoke men’s tailoring services largely inspired by actress Maria Menado and famed socialite Bianca Jagger.

Her style is an understated beauty featuring subtle sex appeal, clean cuts and fine tailoring, with curves and drapes in all the right places. Her favourite fabrics to play around with are cotton and pure silks rather than mixed materials – partly because of the Malaysia’s hot weather.